Halsall glad for Glasgow experience

Francesca Halsall tells BBC Sport she is relishing the chance to race in Glasgow for the British Championships and have the opportunity to familiarise herself with the surroundings prior to the Commonwealth Games.

The Southport-born Loughborough-based sprinter will be swimming in five events during the six days of competition, which gets under way on Thursday.

Halsall, who is 24 on Saturday, will be defending three titles - the 50m and 100m freestyle, and the 50m butterfly.